This made me smile

One of the winners of this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine still does not know he has won.

The Nobel Committee has been unable to reach Fred Ramsdell, because he is currently off the grid hiking!

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SomeMichGuy · M

That's VERY crazy. Lol

SomeMichGuy · M

I'm not aware of how many times this has even occurred...

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@SomeMichGuy I can understand it. He wanted to escape all the stress of pacing the floors, wondering whether he will get a call.

As a hiker myself, I completely understand.

SomeMichGuy · M

@DrWatson I mean them not reaching a Prizewinner before the public announcement.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@SomeMichGuy Oh, I see!

I guess that's how he wanted it! 😄

SomeMichGuy · M

@DrWatson I think it's an unintended consequence...